He also realizes he's on his third play-caller in 2 1/2 seasons as coach after firing an offensive coordinator for the second time in 10 months. He let Shane Waldron go this week and promoted passing game coordinator Thomas Brown, hoping he can solve the problems and get the most out of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

Naming a third offensive coordinator in three seasons only underscores the problems the Bears have had in figuring out how to play "complementary football" under current head coach.

As the Bears change play callers midseason, coach Matt Eberflus believes new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown can shift their course “significantly.” Eberflus fired Waldron